Qualcomm unveils new 7-core variant of Snapdragon 8 Elite

Qualcomm quietly unveiled a new variant of its flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with a modified core architecture that might be hinting at the strategic expansion of its premium processor lineup. The new chip, identified by the internal code name SM8750-3-AB, was recently found on Qualcomm’s official website, distinguished from the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite, SM8750-AB, by a notable architectural change.

Key Specifications and Changes

The most significant change in this new variant is in the core configuration: while it retains the two “super cores” of the original design, it reduces the number of “performance cores” from six to five, making this a 2+5 core architecture rather than the original 2+6 configuration.

Despite this structural change, the processor still retains its phenomenal clock speeds:

• Super cores: 4.32GHz
• Performance cores: 3.53GHz

The chip still makes use of the same peripheral components as its regular counterpart, including:

• X80 5G Modem
• FastConnect 7900 supporting chipset

Comparison with Standard Snapdragon 8 Elite

The regular Snapdragon 8 Elite, featuring Qualcomm’s proprietary Oryon architecture, has already set a performance benchmark with:

• 40% increase in single-core performance
• 42% Boost in multi-core performance Reduced power consumption by 40%
• 12MB L2 cache per core cluster
• Advanced slicing architecture

Future Implementation

Although Qualcomm hasn’t said which devices will pack this new variant of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, one can still make an educated guess that this reduction in core count might reduce the overall cost of the chip and thus make for a more “value-oriented” option, providing many of the same premium performance characteristics as its full-core brethren. This remains speculation, however, until such time as confirmation occurs. This development represents a curious evolution of Qualcomm’s flagship processor strategy because it could stand to bridge their premium and mid-tier series. We at Android Authority shall continue to monitor and provide updates as information about this particular processor variant turns up.

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